On the second anniversary of the pro-democracy movement, the government has stepped up repressive measures against demonstrators. Latest reports indicate that at least one demonstrator has been killed by security forces. Many others remain in jail. The political situation in Bahrain is heavily influenced by its neighbour, Saudi Arabia, and the fact that its capital, Manama, is home to the USA Navy 5th Fleet.
On the second anniversary of the pro-democracy movement, the government has stepped up repressive measures against demonstrators. Latest reports indicate that at least one demonstrator has been killed by security forces. Many others remain in jail. The political situation in Bahrain is heavily influenced by its neighbour, Saudi Arabia, and the fact that its capital, Manama, is home to the USA Navy 5th Fleet.
